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Acts 6:7–8

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And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
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From verse 7

  1. Acts 19:20Rank 1 from verse 7
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    20So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.

  2. Acts 12:24Rank 2 from verse 7
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    24¶ But the word of God grew and multiplied.

  3. Colossians 1:6Rank 3 from verse 7
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    6Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:

  4. Hebrews 5:9Rank 4 from verse 7
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    9And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;

  5. Romans 16:26Rank 5 from verse 7
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    26But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:

  6. Acts 14:22Rank 6 from verse 7
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    22Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

  7. John 12:42Rank 7 from verse 7
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    42¶ Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:

  8. Romans 1:5Rank 8 from verse 7
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    5By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:

  9. Acts 13:8Rank 9 from verse 7
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    8But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.

  10. Acts 21:20Rank 10 from verse 7
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    20And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:

  11. Hebrews 11:8Rank 11 from verse 7
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    8By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.

  12. Luke 2:34Rank 12 from verse 7
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    34And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

  13. Matthew 19:30Rank 13 from verse 7
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    30But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

  14. Psalms 132:16Rank 14 from verse 7
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    16I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

  15. 2 Chronicles 29:34Rank 15 from verse 7
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    34But the priests were too few, so that they could not flay all the burnt offerings: wherefore their brethren the Levites did help them, till the work was ended, and until the other priests had sanctified themselves: for the Levites were more upright in heart to sanctify themselves than the priests.

  16. 2 Chronicles 30:24Rank 16 from verse 7
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    24For Hezekiah king of Judah did give to the congregation a thousand bullocks and seven thousand sheep; and the princes gave to the congregation a thousand bullocks and ten thousand sheep: and a great number of priests sanctified themselves.

  17. 2 Thessalonians 1:8Rank 17 from verse 7
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    8In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:

  18. 2 Timothy 2:9Rank 18 from verse 7
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    9Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

  19. Psalms 132:9Rank 19 from verse 7
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    9Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.

From verse 8

  1. Acts 4:29–30Rank 1 from verse 8
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    29And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,

    30By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.

  2. Acts 6:5Rank 2 from verse 8
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    5¶ And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:

  3. Acts 7:55Rank 3 from verse 8
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    55But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,

  4. 1 Timothy 3:13Rank 4 from verse 8
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    13For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

  5. Acts 6:10Rank 5 from verse 8
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    10And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.

  6. Acts 2:17–18Rank 6 from verse 8
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    17And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:

    18And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:

  7. Acts 6:15Rank 7 from verse 8
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    15And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.

  8. Acts 6:3Rank 8 from verse 8
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    3Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

  9. Acts 8:6Rank 9 from verse 8
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    6And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.

  10. John 4:48Rank 10 from verse 8
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    48Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.

  11. Ephesians 4:11Rank 11 from verse 8
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    11And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

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Acts 6:7

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word

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Sense 1: A spoken or written expression, saying, message, command, promise, report, or matter. Sense 2: God's revealed word.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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number

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Sense 1: A count or quantity. Sense 2: To count, reckon, appoint, or include among a group.

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multiplied

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Made or became more numerous or abundant; increased in number, amount, extent, or degree.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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company

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1. A group, body, assembly, or number gathered or associated together. 2. Companionship or association; to associate with.

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priests

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Persons set apart to religious service, sanctuary duty, sacrifice, intercession, teaching, or representation before a deity.

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obedient

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Yielding, submitting, or acting according to a command or authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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faith

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Sense 1: The substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen; trust, confidence, belief, persuasion, or reliance. Sense 2: Faithfulness, fidelity, or trustworthiness. Sense 3: The revealed truth or gospel believed and kept.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Acts 6:8

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faith

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Sense 1: The substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen; trust, confidence, belief, persuasion, or reliance. Sense 2: Faithfulness, fidelity, or trustworthiness. Sense 3: The revealed truth or gospel believed and kept.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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power

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Sense 1: Ability, strength, force, or effective capacity to act, prevail, or produce an effect. Sense 2: Authority, right, permission, rule, dominion, or control. Sense 3: A person, authority, host, spiritual being, or other agent possessing or manifesting power.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

wonders

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Sense 1: Marvellous signs, extraordinary works, or things that cause amazement. Sense 2: Marvels.

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people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

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6:5¶ And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:

6:6Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.

6:7And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

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6:8And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.

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